EP3359910A1 - Penetrator and sub-caliber projectile - Google Patents

Penetrator and sub-caliber projectile

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EP3359910A1
EP3359910A1 EP16770778.5A EP16770778A EP3359910A1 EP 3359910 A1 EP3359910 A1 EP 3359910A1 EP 16770778 A EP16770778 A EP 16770778A EP 3359910 A1 EP3359910 A1 EP 3359910A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/02—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/04—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type
    • F42B12/06—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with hard or heavy core; Kinetic energy penetrators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/02—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/04—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type
    • F42B12/08—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect of armour-piercing type with armour-piercing caps; with armoured cupola
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/72—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material
    • F42B12/74—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material of the core or solid body
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B14/00—Projectiles or missiles characterised by arrangements for guiding or sealing them inside barrels, or for lubricating or cleaning barrels
    • F42B14/06—Sub-calibre projectiles having sabots; Sabots therefor
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B33/00—Manufacture of ammunition; Dismantling of ammunition; Apparatus therefor
    • F42B33/001—Devices or processes for assembling ammunition, cartridges or cartridge elements from parts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B10/00—Means for influencing, e.g. improving, the aerodynamic properties of projectiles or missiles; Arrangements on projectiles or missiles for stabilising, steering, range-reducing, range-increasing or fall-retarding
    • F42B10/02—Stabilising arrangements
    • F42B10/04—Stabilising arrangements using fixed fins

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  • the invention relates to a penetrator and this penetrator receiving subcaliber munition or projectile.
  • the penetrator according to the invention is characterized in that it has an interface in the front region. Using this geometric interface, a base penetrator created according to the invention can be provided with different penetrator tips and supplemented to form an individually configurable KE penetrator. Base penetrator and the penetrator tips are to be regarded as a module. Due to this modular design, the penetrator can be upgraded by fitting a new module of a penetrator tip specifically to the target on site. A bullet with a high penetration effect is described in EP 1 000 311 B1.
  • This bullet for combating armored targets comprises a substantially cylindrical main body, the main body having a Aufwettmedium from a end ballistically largely ineffective material of low compressibility.
  • the expansion medium is radially enveloped by an open-front outer body made of an end ballistic penetration material. Upon impact of the projectile on a target the expansion medium remains axially relative to the outer body and forms a pressure zone, which leads to a lateral expansion area of the outer body.
  • a wing-stabilized balancing projectile is described in DE 199 48 710 B4. This includes a tungsten penetrator.
  • a subcaliber projectile can also be found in DE 40 28 409 C2. This is characterized by the fact that the penetrator has a predetermined breaking point in its region facing the tail.
  • a sabot projectile with a KE penetrator is disclosed in DE 10 2008 049 146 A1. Further such projectiles are published with DE 10 2007 038 486 A1, DE 10 2007 037 699 B4 etc. Previous optimization attempts in the geometry and material of the KE penetrators have so far led to an unwanted specialization of ammunition.
  • a universal KE bullet for medium caliber ammunition is provided by DE 10 2004 005 042 A1. This suggests combining the advantages of a central penetrator with the advantages of an external penetrator.
  • the Zentraipenetrator in turn includes several, one behind the other frangible pills and the outer penetrator ductile heavy metal. This achieves improved performance in various goals.
  • the present idea is to divide a solid penetrator in its length, in particular in two parts, so that the penetrator is divided or separated into a so-called base part and a so-called attachment part.
  • the attachment is adaptable to the respective goals.
  • the penetrator can also be tuned to the destination on site.
  • the charging contactor can select a suitable penetrator tip and place it on the base penetrator immediately before charging. The final assembly of the ammunition can thus take place immediately before the firing of the ammunition.
  • a fire control computer is informed of the selected configuration, which can then adapt the straightening process of the weapon.
  • the positive and non-positive connection of both parts can take place via a threaded connection.
  • a bayonet connection offers itself.
  • adhesive connections between the base penetrator and the penetrator tip are not excluded.
  • the bond can, however, support the threaded connection as well as the bayonet connection.
  • snap connections between the base penetrator and the penetrator tips can be used, as is known, for example, from DE 10 2004017 464 B4.
  • penetrator tips can be made of a different material than the base penetrator.
  • Woifram heavy metal, Woframcarbid, high-strength steel, copper, enriched uranium or Tanta! can be used as a penetrator, while the base penetrator example, consists of the cheaper steel.
  • FIG. 3 shows various interfaces and connection possibilities of the penetrator according to FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 1 shows a penetrator 1 of a projectile 2 with a sabot 3 and a tail unit 4 according to the prior art.
  • the projectile 2, in particular the penetrator are provided according to FIGS. 1 a to 1 c for different purposes and executed accordingly. These are HU (semi-infinite targets) 5, oblique targets 6 or reactive targets 7.
  • the projectile 2 receives, depending on the target 5, 6 or 7, a penetrator 1 optimized for these targets.
  • Fig. 2 shows the basic idea of the present invention.
  • a penetrator 10 is separated into at least two parts 11, 12 and divided into a base part 1 and attachment part 12. The separation preferably takes place in the front region 13 of the penetrator 10 (FIG. 2). In this area 13, the penetrator 10 is interfaced 14 provided. This results in a shortened base penetrator 11 with a defined geometric Thomas Kunststoff 14, which ends immediately before the sabot 3.
  • the attachment parts 12 are adapted to this interface 14.
  • the attachment parts 12 are themselves penetrator tips 15, 16, 17, as can be seen in FIGS. 2a to 2c. These penetrator tips 15, 6, 17 are matched to the individual targets 5, 6, 7. For a HU target 5 a longer Penetrator dictate 15 is provided.
  • the penetrator tip 16 for oblique targets 6 can be provided with at least one predetermined breaking line 16.1. This has the advantage that the penetrator 10 can deform unhindered up to the predetermined breaking point 16.1 of the penetrator tip 16. Also, the penetrator tip 17 can be reinforced against reactive targets 7, with the result that the risk of breakage when reopening the target can be reduced. The reinforcement can also be done only in the front tip area 17.1.
  • connection 20 is realized by a thread, wherein a bayonet connection 22 according to FIG. 3c is simpler and thus more advantageous.
  • a better adhesive bond may be sufficient to connect the base penetrator 11 and the attachment part 12 firmly together while maintaining proper functioning.
  • an adhesive may aid in bonding between the base penetrator 12 and the landing members 12.
  • the adhesion is dependent on the ratio of the cut portions 14 of the base penetrator 11 and the length of the penetrator tip 15, 16, 17. However, it should be sufficient to reduce the length of the cut portions 14, i. of cooperating with the attachment parts 12 pin to choose with 50% of the diameter of the penetrator 10.
  • the shape of the Penetratorspitzen 15, 16, 17 is not limited to those described, but can be extended as desired. Thus, for each target or each tank a special peak can be defined.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a penetrator (10) and to a sub-caliber ammunition or projectile (2) accommodating said penetrator (10). The penetrator (10) according to the invention is characterized by the fact that the penetrator has an interface (14) in the front area (13). Via said geometric interface (14), a basic penetrator (11) devised in according to the invention can be provided having different penetrator tips (15, 16, 17) and completed to form an individual KE penetrator (10).

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BESCHREIBUNG  DESCRIPTION
Penetrator sowie unterkalibriges Geschoss Penetrator and subcaliber projectile
Die Erfindung beschäftigt sich mit einem Penetrator und einer diesen Penetrator aufnehmenden unterkalibrigen Munition bzw. Geschoss. Der erfindungsgemäße Penetrator zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass dieser im vorderen Bereich über eine Schnittstelle verfügt. Über diese geometrische Schnittstelle kann ein erfändungsgemäß geschaffener Basispenetrator mit unterschiedlichen Penetratorspitzen versehen und zu einem individuell gestaltbaren KE - Penetrator ergänzt werden. Basispenetrator als auch die Penetratorspitzen sind als Modul zu betrachten. Durch diesen modularen Aufbau kann der Penetrator durch Aufsetzen eines neuen Moduls einer Penetratorspitze speziell auf das Ziel auch vor Ort aufgerüstet werden. Ein Geschoss mit hoher Penetrationswirkung beschreibt die EP 1 000 311 Bl Dieses Geschoss zur Bekämpfung gepanzerter Ziele umfasst einen im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Hauptkörper, wobei der Hauptkörper ein Aufwettmedium aus einem endballistisch weitgehend unwirksamen Werkstoff von geringer Kompressibilität aufweist. Das Aufweitmedium wird durch einen vorne offenen Außenkörper aus einem endballistisch wirksamen Penetrati- onswerkstoff radial umhüllt. Beim Auftreffen des Geschosses auf ein Ziel bleibt das Aufweitmedium relativ zum Außenkörper axial zurück und bildet eine Druckzone aus, die zu einem lateralen Aufweitungsbereich des Außenkörpers führt. The invention relates to a penetrator and this penetrator receiving subcaliber munition or projectile. The penetrator according to the invention is characterized in that it has an interface in the front region. Using this geometric interface, a base penetrator created according to the invention can be provided with different penetrator tips and supplemented to form an individually configurable KE penetrator. Base penetrator and the penetrator tips are to be regarded as a module. Due to this modular design, the penetrator can be upgraded by fitting a new module of a penetrator tip specifically to the target on site. A bullet with a high penetration effect is described in EP 1 000 311 B1. This bullet for combating armored targets comprises a substantially cylindrical main body, the main body having a Aufwettmedium from a end ballistically largely ineffective material of low compressibility. The expansion medium is radially enveloped by an open-front outer body made of an end ballistic penetration material. Upon impact of the projectile on a target the expansion medium remains axially relative to the outer body and forms a pressure zone, which leads to a lateral expansion area of the outer body.
Aus der DE 10 2007 037 702 A1 sind ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Herstellung eines rohrförmigen Festkörpers als Halbzeug für die Fertigung eines Penetrators bekannt. Ein Verfahren zur Einstellung von mechanischen Eigenschaften offenbart die DE 39 32 383 C2. Die DE 10 2009 050 162 A1 beschäftigt sich mit einer Dämpfungsvorrichtung für Einbau- teile in Penetratoren. From DE 10 2007 037 702 A1, a method and an apparatus for producing a tubular solid as a semi-finished product for the manufacture of a penetrator are known. A method for adjusting mechanical properties is disclosed in DE 39 32 383 C2. DE 10 2009 050 162 A1 deals with a damping device for installation parts in penetrators.
Ein flügelstabilisiertes Wuchtgeschoss wird in der DE 199 48 710 B4 beschrieben. Dieses umfasst einen Penetrator aus Wolfram. Ein unterkalibriges Geschoss kann auch der DE 40 28 409 C2 entnommen werden. Dieses zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass der Penetrator in seinem dem Leitwerk zugewandten Bereich eine Sollbruchstelle besitzt. Ein Treibkäfiggeschoss mit einem KE-Penetrator offenbart die DE 10 2008 049 146 A1. Weitere derartige Geschosse werden mit der DE 10 2007 038 486 A1 , DE 10 2007 037 699 B4 etc. publiziert. Bisherige Optimierungsversuche in der Geometrie und beim Werkstoff der KE - Penetrato- ren führten bislang zu einer ungewollten Spezialisierung der Munition. So gibt es für jedes Ziel, wie Schrägziele, halbrunde Zielplatten, Reaktivpanzerungen etc. einen Bndballistisch optimierten Penetrator. Bisherige KE-Penetratoren sind den verschiedenen Zielen bisher nicht anpassbar. Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine optimale Anpassbarkeit eines Penetra- tors auf mehrere Ziele bzw. Varianten aufzuzeigen. A wing-stabilized balancing projectile is described in DE 199 48 710 B4. This includes a tungsten penetrator. A subcaliber projectile can also be found in DE 40 28 409 C2. This is characterized by the fact that the penetrator has a predetermined breaking point in its region facing the tail. A sabot projectile with a KE penetrator is disclosed in DE 10 2008 049 146 A1. Further such projectiles are published with DE 10 2007 038 486 A1, DE 10 2007 037 699 B4 etc. Previous optimization attempts in the geometry and material of the KE penetrators have so far led to an unwanted specialization of ammunition. Thus, for every target, such as slanted targets, semi-circular target plates, reactive armor, etc., there is a Bnd Ballistic optimized penetrator. Previous KE penetrators are not yet adaptable to the various goals. The invention is therefore based on the object of demonstrating optimal adaptability of a penetra- tor to several goals or variants.
Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind in den Unteransprüchen aufgeführt. The problem is solved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are listed in the subclaims.
Ein universal-KE-Geschoss für Mittelkalibermunition sieht die DE 10 2004 005 042 A1 vor. Diese schlägt vor, die Vorteile eines Zentralpenetrators mit Vorteilen eines Außenpenetrators zu kombinieren. Der Zentraipenetrator umfasst seinerseits mehrere, hintereinander liegende frangible Pillen und der Außenpenetrator duktile Schwermetelle. Dadurch wird eine verbesserte Leistung in verschiedenen Zielen erreicht. A universal KE bullet for medium caliber ammunition is provided by DE 10 2004 005 042 A1. This suggests combining the advantages of a central penetrator with the advantages of an external penetrator. The Zentraipenetrator in turn includes several, one behind the other frangible pills and the outer penetrator ductile heavy metal. This achieves improved performance in various goals.
Die vorliegende Idee besteht hingegen darin, einen massiven Penetrator in seiner Länge zu teilen, diesen insbesondere zweiteilig auszuführen, sodass der Penetrator in ein so genanntes Basisteil und einem so genannten Aufsetzteil aufgeteilt bzw. getrennt wird. Das Aufsetzteil ist dabei den entsprechenden Zielen anpassbar bzw. angepasst. Dadurch kann der Penetrator auch noch vor Ort auf das Ziel abgestimmt werden. The present idea, on the other hand, is to divide a solid penetrator in its length, in particular in two parts, so that the penetrator is divided or separated into a so-called base part and a so-called attachment part. The attachment is adaptable to the respective goals. As a result, the penetrator can also be tuned to the destination on site.
Vorgesehen ist, den Penetrator im vorderen Bereich, d.h., im Bereich der Penetratorspitze zu kürzen und mit einer Schnitt- bzw. Verbindungssteile zu versehen und so einen so genanten Basispenetrator mit Schnittseile zu schaffen. Zusätzlich werden verschiedene Penetratorspitzen geschaffen, die auf die Schnittstelle abgestimmt sind. Je nach Ziel, wie HU, Schrägziel oder Reaktivpanzerung, kann der Ladeschütze eine entsprechende Penetratorspitze auswählen und unmittelbar vor dem Ladevorgang auf den Basispenetrator aufsetzen. Die Endmontage der Munition kann somit unmittelbar vor dem Verschießen der Munition erfolgen. Einem Feuerleitrechner wird die ausgewallte Konfiguration mitgeteilt, der dann den Richtvorgang der Waffe anpassen kann. Die form- als auch kraftschlüssige Verbindung beider Teile, d.h., zwischen dem Basispenetrator und der Penetratorspitze, kann über eine Gewindeverbindung erfolgen. Auch eine Bajonettverbindung bietet sich an. Nicht ausgeschlossen sind auch Klebeverbindungen zwi- sehen Basispenetrator und Penetratorspitze. Hier sollten aber insbesondere die innenballistischen Bedingungen berücksichtig werden, denen ein Geschoss beim Abschuss unterliegt. Die Klebung kann jedoch die Gewindeverbindung als auch die Bajonettverbindung unterstützen. Ebenfalls sind Schnappverbindungen zwischen dem Basispenetrator und den Penetratorspitzen nutzbar, wie beispielsweise aus der DE 10 2004017 464 B4 bekannt. Ein weiterer Vorteil der Trennung des Penetrators in Basisteil und Spitze liegt darin, dass mit den separat gefertigten sowie separat lagerbaren Penetratorspitzen auch die Länge des Gesamtgeschosses erhöht werden kann. Es sind nunmehr auch längere Penetratoren verschießbar, was zu einer Leistungssteigerung der Munition führen kann. Zudem können die Penetratorspitzen aus einem anderen Material gefertigt sein als der Basispenetrator. Hier sind Woiframschwermetalie, Woframcarbid, hochfester Stahl, Kupfer, angereichertes Uran oder Tanta! als Penetratorspitze einsetzbar, während der Basispenetrator beispielsweise aus dem kostengünstigeren Stahl besteht. It is envisaged to shorten the penetrator in the front region, ie, in the area of the penetrator tip and to provide it with a cutting or connecting parts and thus to create a so-called base penetrator with cutting ropes. In addition, different penetrator tips are created, which are tuned to the interface. Depending on the target, such as HU, oblique target or reactive armor, the charging contactor can select a suitable penetrator tip and place it on the base penetrator immediately before charging. The final assembly of the ammunition can thus take place immediately before the firing of the ammunition. A fire control computer is informed of the selected configuration, which can then adapt the straightening process of the weapon. The positive and non-positive connection of both parts, ie, between the base penetrator and the penetrator tip, can take place via a threaded connection. Also a bayonet connection offers itself. Also not excluded are adhesive connections between the base penetrator and the penetrator tip. Here, however, especially the internal ballistic conditions should be considered, which is subject to a projectile at launch. The bond can, however, support the threaded connection as well as the bayonet connection. Likewise, snap connections between the base penetrator and the penetrator tips can be used, as is known, for example, from DE 10 2004017 464 B4. Another advantage of the separation of the penetrator in base part and tip is that with the separately manufactured and separately storable penetrator tips and the length of the entire projectile can be increased. There are now longer penetrators verschießbar, which can lead to an increase in performance of the ammunition. In addition, the penetrator tips can be made of a different material than the base penetrator. Here are Woifram heavy metal, Woframcarbid, high-strength steel, copper, enriched uranium or Tanta! can be used as a penetrator, while the base penetrator example, consists of the cheaper steel.
Anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels mit Zeichnung soll die Erfindung näher erläutert werden. Es zeigt: Fig. 1 einen Penetrator und diverse Ziele nach dem Stand der Technik, Reference to an embodiment with drawing, the invention will be explained in more detail. 1 shows a penetrator and various objectives according to the prior art,
Fig. 2 einen Penetrator gemäß der Erfindung, 2 shows a penetrator according to the invention,
Fig. 3 verschiedene Schnittstellen und Verbindungsmöglichkeiten des Penetrators gemäß Fig. 2. 3 shows various interfaces and connection possibilities of the penetrator according to FIG. 2.
Fig. 1 zeigt einen Penetrator 1 eines Geschosses 2 mit einem Treibkäfig 3 und einem Leit- werk 4 nach dem Stand der Technik. Das Geschoss 2, insbesondere der Penetrator , sind gemäß Fig. 1a bis 1c für unterschiedliche Ziele vorgesehen und entsprechende ausgeführt. Dabei handelt es sich um HU (halbunendliche Ziele) 5, Schrägziele 6 oder Reaktivziele 7. Das Geschoss 2 nimmt je nach Ziel 5, 6 oder 7 einen für diese Ziele optimierten Penetrator 1 auf. Fig. 2 zeigt die Grundidee der vorliegenden Erfindung. 1 shows a penetrator 1 of a projectile 2 with a sabot 3 and a tail unit 4 according to the prior art. The projectile 2, in particular the penetrator, are provided according to FIGS. 1 a to 1 c for different purposes and executed accordingly. These are HU (semi-infinite targets) 5, oblique targets 6 or reactive targets 7. The projectile 2 receives, depending on the target 5, 6 or 7, a penetrator 1 optimized for these targets. Fig. 2 shows the basic idea of the present invention.
Ein Penetrator 10 wird in wenigstens zwei Teile 11 , 12 aufgetrennt und in ein Basisteil 1 sowie Aufsetzteil 12 unterteilt. Die Auftrennung erfolgt bevorzugt im vorderen Bereich 13 des Penetrators 10 (Fig. 2). In diesem Bereich 13 wird der Penetrator 10 mit einer Schnittstelle 14 versehen. Dadurch entsteht eine gekürzte Basis penetrator 11 mit einer definierten geometrischen Schnittstellte 14, der unmittelbar vor dem Treibkäfig 3 endet. An diese Schnittstelle 14 angepasst sind die Aufsetzteüe 12. Die Aufsetzteile 12 sind ihrerseits Penetratorspitzen 15, 16, 17, wie in den Fig. 2a bis 2c erkennbar. Diese Penetratorspitzen 15, 6, 17 sind auf die einzelnen Ziele 5, 6, 7 abgestimmt. Für ein HU-Ziel 5 ist eine längere Penetratorspitze 15 vorgesehen. Des Weiteren kann die Penetratorspitze 16 für Schrägziele 6 mit wenigstens einer Sollbruchstelie 16.1 versehen werden. Das hat den Vorteil, dass sich der Penetrator 10 bis zur Sollbruchstelie 16.1 der Penetratorspitze 16 ungehindert verformen kann. Auch kann die Penetratorspitze 17 gegen Reaktivziele 7 verstärkt werden, was dazu führt, dass die Bruchgefahr beim Auffreffen auf das Ziel verringert werden kann. Die Verstärkung kann dabei auch nur im vorderen Spitzenbereich 17.1 erfolgen. A penetrator 10 is separated into at least two parts 11, 12 and divided into a base part 1 and attachment part 12. The separation preferably takes place in the front region 13 of the penetrator 10 (FIG. 2). In this area 13, the penetrator 10 is interfaced 14 provided. This results in a shortened base penetrator 11 with a defined geometric Schnittstellte 14, which ends immediately before the sabot 3. The attachment parts 12 are adapted to this interface 14. The attachment parts 12 are themselves penetrator tips 15, 16, 17, as can be seen in FIGS. 2a to 2c. These penetrator tips 15, 6, 17 are matched to the individual targets 5, 6, 7. For a HU target 5 a longer Penetratorspitze 15 is provided. Furthermore, the penetrator tip 16 for oblique targets 6 can be provided with at least one predetermined breaking line 16.1. This has the advantage that the penetrator 10 can deform unhindered up to the predetermined breaking point 16.1 of the penetrator tip 16. Also, the penetrator tip 17 can be reinforced against reactive targets 7, with the result that the risk of breakage when reopening the target can be reduced. The reinforcement can also be done only in the front tip area 17.1.
In Fig. 3 sind diverse form- und kraftschlüssige Verbindungen 20, 21 22 dargestellt, die die Schnittstelle 14 des Basispenetrators 11 und die Schnittstelle 18 des Aufsetzteils 12 mitei- nander fest, d.h., form- und / oder kraftschiüssig, verbinden. In einer bevorzugten Variante wird die Verbindung 20 durch ein Gewinde realisiert, wobei eine Bajonettverbindung 22 gemäß Fig. 3c einfacher und damit vorteilhafter ist. In besonderen Fällen kann aber auch eine bessere Klebverbindung ausreichend sein, den Basispenetrator 11 und das Aufsetzteil 12 fest miteinander zu verbinden bei Einhaltung der Funktionsfähigkeit. Zumindest kann ein Kleber die Verbindung zwischen dem Basispenetrator 12 und den Aufsetzteilen 12 unterstützen. Various positive and non-positive connections 20, 21 22 are shown in FIG. 3, which connect the interface 14 of the base penetrator 11 and the interface 18 of the attachment part 12 fixedly, that is, with positive and / or positive force. In a preferred variant, the connection 20 is realized by a thread, wherein a bayonet connection 22 according to FIG. 3c is simpler and thus more advantageous. In special cases, however, a better adhesive bond may be sufficient to connect the base penetrator 11 and the attachment part 12 firmly together while maintaining proper functioning. At the very least, an adhesive may aid in bonding between the base penetrator 12 and the landing members 12.
Der Kraftschluss ist abhängig vom Verhältnis der Schnittsteile 14 des Basispenetrators 11 und der Länge der Penetratorspitze 15, 16, 17. Es sollte aber ausreichend sein, die Länge der Schnittsteile 14, d.h. des mit den Aufsetzteilen 12 zusammenwirkenden Zapfens, mit 50% des Durchmessers des Penetrators 10 zu wählen. The adhesion is dependent on the ratio of the cut portions 14 of the base penetrator 11 and the length of the penetrator tip 15, 16, 17. However, it should be sufficient to reduce the length of the cut portions 14, i. of cooperating with the attachment parts 12 pin to choose with 50% of the diameter of the penetrator 10.
Die Form der Penetratorspitzen 15, 16, 17 ist nicht auf die beschrieben beschränkt, kann vielmehr beliebig erweitert werden. So können für jedes Ziel bzw. jeden Panzer eine spezielle Spitze definiert werden. The shape of the Penetratorspitzen 15, 16, 17 is not limited to those described, but can be extended as desired. Thus, for each target or each tank a special peak can be defined.

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1. Penetrator (10) für ein Geschoss (2) mit einem Treibkäfig (3) und einem Leitwerk (4), gekennzeichnet durch ein Basisteil (11) und ein Aufsetzteil (12), die über eine Verbindung form- und / oder kraftschlüssig miteinander verbunden sind, wozu das Basisteil (11) als auch das Aufsetzteil (12) über je eine Schnittstelle (14, 18) verfügen. 1. Penetrator (10) for a projectile (2) with a sabot (3) and a tail (4), characterized by a base part (11) and a Aufsetzteil (12), the form-fitting and / or non-positively with each other are connected, including the base part (11) and the Aufsetzteil (12) via an interface (14, 18) have.
2. Penetrator (10) nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schnittstelle (12) des Penetrators (10) in seinem vorderen Bereich (13) eingebracht ist. 2. Penetrator (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the interface (12) of the penetrator (10) in its front region (13) is introduced.
3. Penetrator (10) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Aufsetzteile ( 2) Penetratorspitzen (15, 16, 7) sind. 3. Penetrator (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the attachment parts (2) Penetratorspitzen (15, 16, 7).
4. Penetrator (10) nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Penetratorspitzen (15, 16, 17) die einzelnen Ziele (5, 6, 7) abgestimmt sind. 4. Penetrator (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that the penetrator tips (15, 16, 17) the individual targets (5, 6, 7) are tuned.
5. Penetrator (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verbindung als Gewindeverbindung, als Bajonettverbindung oder als Schnappverbindung ausgeführt ist. 5. Penetrator (10) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the compound is designed as a threaded connection, as a bayonet connection or as a snap connection.
6. Penetrator (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Verbindung ein Kleber verwendet wird. 6. Penetrator (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that an adhesive is used as the compound.
7. Penetrator (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Basispenetrator (12) sowie die Penetratorspitze (15, 16, 17) aus Wolfram- schwermetaile, Woframcarbid, hochfester Stahl, Kupfer, abgereichertes Uran oder Tantal bestehen können. 7. Penetrator (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the base penetrator (12) and the Penetratorspitze (15, 16, 17) made of tungsten heavy metals, Woframcarbid, high strength steel, copper, depleted uranium or tantalum can.
8. Penetrator (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Penetratorspitzen (15, 16, 17) und der Basispenetrator (12) aus unterschiedlichen Materialien bestehen. 8. Penetrator (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the penetrator tips (15, 16, 17) and the base penetrator (12) consist of different materials.
9. Penetrator (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Penetratorspitze (16) mit wenigstens einer Sollbruchstelle (16.1 ) versehen ist. 9. Penetrator (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the penetrator tip (16) is provided with at least one predetermined breaking point (16.1).
10. Penetrator (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Penetratorspitze (17) verstärkt werden kann, wobei die Verstärkung nur im vorderen Spitzenbereich (17.1) erfolgt. Geschoss (2) mit einem Treibkäfig (3) und einem Leitwerk (4), gekennzeichnet durch einem Penetrator (I O) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10. 10. Penetrator (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the penetrator tip (17) can be amplified, wherein the reinforcement takes place only in the front tip region (17.1). Projectile (2) with a sabot (3) and a tail (4), characterized by a penetrator (IO) according to one of claims 1 to 10.
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